Eugene Domingo says audiences can expect her funny side in 'Into the Woods' role

Thanks to projects like "Ang Babae sa Septic Tank," "Kimmy Dora," and "Dear Uge," Eugene Domingo has firmly established herself as a bankable comedienne. 

And being cast in “Into the Woods,” as Jack's Mother, Eugene is set to somehow lighten up the mood of the play that famously shows the dark sides of fairytales and people's wishes.

In an interview with GMA News Online, Eugene said she will still include her comedic side, while still staying true to the material.

“Meron [na comedy], hindi naman natin papabayaan ‘yon,” she said.

“And also because ‘Into the Woods’ is written in such a way na, may mga points na ‘ah, that's painfully funny,’ because it's really funny. You will just be caught unaware na ‘Oh my god, nakakatawa ‘yun ah.’ Marami siyang moments na ganun,” Eugene added.

According to Eugene her interpretation of Jack’s Mother will be inspired by Filipino mothers, who are “loud but funny.”

“And at the same time, they will really fight for their children. They will really work hard for survival. They won’t let their children, you know, just be out there and be caught by bad elements,” Eugene said.

“Into the Woods” is comprised of a star-studded cast with Lea Salonga as the Witch, her child Nic Chien as Jack, Mark Bautista as Rapunzel’s Prince, Nyoy Volante as The Baker, Mikkie Bradshaw-Volante as The Baker’s Wife, Josh Dela Cruz as Cinderella’s Prince or the Wolf, Arielle Jacobs as Cinderella, Carla Guevara-Laforteza as Granny or the Giant, Rody Vera as the Narrator, and many more.

Tony Award winner Clint Ramos will serve as the overall artistic and creative director, alongside co-producers John and Joanna Echauz, and Samsung Performing Arts Theater Executive Director Chris Mohnani.

"Into the Woods" runs from August 7 to 31 at the at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Circuit Makati. — LA, GMA Integrated News